Graphic Designer II

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

Nelnet - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, IL

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About the position

The Graphic Designer II position at Nelnet Business Services involves creating innovative and effective graphic designs to support marketing and advertising efforts across various brands. The role requires collaboration with a creative team to produce high-quality visual content, including print advertising, collateral materials, and logo development. The designer will also play a key role in brainstorming sessions and client presentations, ensuring that all creative work aligns with brand standards and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produces bold, strategic, persuasive, branded creative in all media
• Works within team to develop and execute on creative concepts for all of Nelnet's lines of business
• Plays a key role in brainstorm sessions and client presentations
• Executes on projects through all phases of production
• Ensures creative is on strategy, reflects brand standards and adheres to budget and time constraints
• Learn and collaborate with team on latest graphic design trends, best practices, Adobe Creative Suite features
• Understanding of higher level printing processes, photography, illustration and typography
• Heads team on 508 compliance and document accessibility
• Works under supervision of Senior Designer and/or Art Director

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in the graphic design field
• Experienced in working with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Client presentation experience required

Nice-to-haves

• Actively learns about and applies new graphic design trends and skills
• Strong at planning and organization
• Strategic vision
• Able to make decisions under pressure
• High level of creativity
• Team player
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proactive at identifying and owning leadership opportunities

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous earned time off
• 401K
• Student loan repayment
• Life insurance & AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Performance-based incentive pay
• Short- and long-term disability
• Robust wellness program